Assessment of digital switchover compliance in select television stations in delta state, Nigeria

The study examined the extent of compliance of digital switchover in Nigerian Television Authority, Asaba and Quest Television, Ughelli. It also examined the influence of managerial bureaucracy on effective digital switchover. The study was anchored on the technology-determinism theory. The population consists of combined population of 132 staff of Quest Television Ughelli and Nigerian Television Authority. The study used census method to determine the sample size and all staff were studied. Major findings revealed that both stations are currently on partial digital switchover and managerial bureaucracy affects the implementation of digital switchover in both stations. Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) should review the current position on full digital switchover and proffer a new workable timeline for its enforcement. Also, as alternative, stations should utitlise the accessibility of social media platforms to engage in streaming and podcasting of news.